Tanzania · NATIONAL PARKS

The 15 Best National Park Trips in Tanzania

30 tours  ·  from $195 a head

Park fees are a real part of what a safari costs here, so what is and is not included matters. The 15 below cover Tarangire, Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Mikumi, priced per person with the entry fees called out.

7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari - Day 2: Elephants and quiet roads in Tarangire
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7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

1.7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $2,929Our pick

Spend seven days on a private Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with wildlife, meals, lodges, and transfers included.

“We enjoyed a fantastic 6-day safari led by our guide, George, exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. We spotted the Big Five and countless other animals—an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience! George impressed us Read more”

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

2.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $1,100

Three days of camping, big cats, black rhino, and open plains in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with meals, guide, and transport included.

“Had an amazing trip! Our driver Emanuel was so knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions. When we were stopped watching animals he was reading up on the birds we could see! 10/10”

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Mikumi National Park Day Trip - The early start and airport transfer
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip

3.Mikumi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $520

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a full-day 4x4 safari with lions, elephants, giraffes, lunch, and a professional guide.

“We had such a great time! Our hosts were so nice and knowledgeable. We saw at least 12 different animal, including lions, which was unusual in the dry season. Afterwards, we had lunch and everyone was so nice! One of the ladies in our Read more”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day two: the main seven-hour wildlife day
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

4.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives, meals, a snake park visit, pricing, transport, and booking advice.

“N/A Complete dissatisfaction, 😥 disappointing . Called 24 hours before to confirm . Gave my cell number and confirmed my location to no available. Woke up early to get ready for 7am pick up, I called at 6:40 am since i did hear the day before Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 2: Ten hours around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

5.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with private transport, game drives, meals, wildlife, and practical booking advice.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - Entering Mikumi for the sunset drive
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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

6.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

Review of the 2-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with sunset and morning game drives, meals, Wi-Fi, guides, and practical booking advice.

“I am not eve sure where to start because everything was beyond perfect. The customer services was diamond for me. The entire team took extremely good care of me. I was traveling alone and Felicia was kind enough to take photos of me during the safari. Patrick the drivRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch - A very early start from your Zanzibar hotel
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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

7.Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day safari with wildlife viewing, bush lunch, return flights, and hotel transfers.

“The guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They made sure that we had as many close encounters with the animals for a good experience and great photos/videos. Lunch was delicious and served well.”

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Arusha National Park Private Safari

8.Arusha National Park Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $274

Review of a private Arusha National Park safari with wildlife, Mt. Meru scenery, lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible game drives from Arusha.

“We had a great time on our 4 day safari/honeymoon trip, and would highly recommend Takims Holiday. We felt so good looked after. Raymond, our driver, has very good knowledge as a guide for safari and also about Tanzania as a country, aRead more”

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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam - Day two, the main safari day in Mikumi
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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - Morogoro lunch stop and the long road south
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

10.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Spend one long day from Dar es Salaam spotting lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more in Mikumi with private transfers and a guide.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park - Day two: The long road to Serengeti
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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

11.4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $899

Four days from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with camping, game drives, meals, and a strong chance to see the Big Five.

“I am SO glad we chose Kilipath for our safari tour! John was the best guide I could have asked for. He has such vast knowledge of the plants and animals in Tanzania and can discuss them in multiple languages. Though the roads can be bRead more”

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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day two: a full day among Nyerere’s wildlife
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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

12.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

Three days in Nyerere National Park with a Rufiji River boat safari, full-day game drive, walking safari, lodge stays, and Dar es Salaam transfers.

“We went to a private group safari as 4 friends and we had such a blast. Every minute of it including the safari itself, the accomodation, the food, the service was beyond expectations in the middle of the jungle.”

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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks - Day 2: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

13.6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $2,560

A practical review of Cubs Expeditions’ six-day Tanzania safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with sunrise drives and Big Five viewing.

“We had an amazing experience with Cubs! Our safari was very well organized, everyone was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we saw the best of the wildlife. Everything exceeded our expectations!”

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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar - Entering Nyerere National Park and the Rufiji River
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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

14.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive, bush picnic, expert guides, big wildlife, and a sunset return flight.

“An incredible experience. We spent one day on safari with our guides David and Gerald. Both were very nice, friendly and willingly answered many of our questions. There is no doubt that they both love their work and animals. They tried to let uRead more”

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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania - Ngorongoro Crater and the search for rhino
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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

15.3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,200

Review of a 3-day private camping safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with wildlife drives, Olduvai Gorge, meals, and park fees.

“This was the first safari for our kids and they were thrilled from start to finish. On the first day, they cried when they saw the group of lions and many zebraz. The guide gave them interesting information about the animals, which was a great leRead more”

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